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If you run a small business
in Liverpool or if you are thinking of starting
up a new business in Liverpool we hope that you
will find this site both interesting and useful.
It has been designed to help you find
local firms and business support organisations who
will be happy to give you friendly advice as well
as provide the services that you may need.
Local
Firms
Although
there are plenty of online business directories,
it can sometimes be quite difficult to find LOCAL
companies who are genuinely keen to support you.
For example if you are based in Liverpool, it makes
sense to use an accountant, web designer or printer
based in Liverpool who is prepared to help small
businesses or new business start ups.
Liverpool Business
Advice & Support | Liverpool
Accountants | Banking
& Finance |
Commercial Property | Liverpool
Design | Liverpool
Networking Clubs | Liverpool
Printers | Sales
& Marketing | Liverpool
Web Design | Website
Optimisation |
Local Directory.
Business Information
You will find LOCAL information and
useful contacts in these Liverpool pages, but we
have also created an extensive library of information
to help give your enterprise the best chance of
success. The answers to 100's of the most frequently
asked questions can be found, including..
Q. Starting A New Business - What
are the key considerations before I start?
Q. Starting A New Business - Should
I buy an existing business?
Q. Running A Small Business - Why
is it important to have a business plan?
Q. Running A Small Business - What
is marketing?
Q. Small Business Funding - How
can I raise start up capital?
See the Start
Your Own Business home page for a full list
of subjects covered.
USEFUL
LIVERPOOL BUSINESS WEBSITES |
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Business Link
Business Link is a free business advice and support service, available online and through local advisers. Businesslink.gov.uk helps your business save time and money by giving you instant access to clear, simple, and trustworthy information. It is developed in partnership with subject experts within government and relevant business-support organisations to help you comply with regulations and improve your performance. Whether you're starting up, already running a business, or looking to grow and develop, Business Link can help you.
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http://www.businesslink.gov.uk |
0845 600 9 006 |
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Downtown Liverpool in Business.
DLIB was established in 2004 as a business club that would provide leadership to the private sector, by articulating the views of its members to the public sector agencies that govern the city, and to create networking environments that would attract entrepreneurs, high growth companies and the regions big hitters.
change@downtownliverpool.com |
http://www.downtownliverpool.com |
0151 227 1633 |
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Federation of Small Business Merseyside & West Cheshire.
The Federation of Small Businesses is the UK's largest campaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms. Formed in 1974, it now has over 200,000 members across 33 regions. In addition, Member Services is committed to delivering a wide range of high quality, good value business services to members of the FSB. Regional office: 86 Victoria Road, New Brighton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH45 2JF
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http://www.fsb.org.uk |
0151 346 9000 |
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Learning and Skills Council - Greater Merseyside.
The Learning and Skills Council exists to make England better skilled and more competitive. We have a single goal: to improve the skills of England’s young people and adults to ensure we have a workforce of world-class standard.
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http://www.lsc.gov.uk |
0845 019 4150 |
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Liverpool Business Lifeline.
The credit crunch has undoubtedly had a devastating effect on many of the UK’s businesses, from large multinationals to the smallest of SMEs. In Liverpool, the effects of the credit crunch are being felt as anywhere, although many commentators recognise the city’s continuing upbeat performance compared to many of its sister cities around the country. The information provided on this website will give immediate benefit to business now and will help those business to become even more competitive when the recession eases and trading conditions improve.
info@liverpoolvision.co.uk |
http://www.liverpoolbusinesslifeline.com |
0845 00 66 888 |
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Liverpool CDP.
Liverpool Commercial District Partnership is an exciting partnership emerging at the heart of the city. A number of key stakeholders have come together to create a body that will strive to improve the trading environment, encourage investment in the area and work with public sector partners to maximise the unique opportunities that the next few years offer to the City of Liverpool.
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http://www.liverpoolcdp.com |
Visit the website to find out more. |
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Liverpool Chamber of Commerce.
Liverpool Chamber of Commerce was established in 1850 to protect the interests of the merchants and businesses in the city. We are the voice of Liverpool's business community locally, nationally and around the world. We are part of a wider network of North West Chambers as well as an accredited member of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). Liverpool Chamber has over 1700 members all of whom benefit from the world class services we offer.
chamber@liverpoolchamber.org.uk |
http://www.liverpoolchamber.org.uk |
0151 227 1234 |
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Liverpool City Council.
With a population of 435,500, Liverpool is the sixth largest city in the United Kingdom. Liverpool City Council is committed to the future of the city and supporting local businesses. This involves encouraging firms to locate to the city, to grow here, earn a profit and reinvest to create new jobs for local residents.
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http://www.liverpool.gov.uk |
0151 233 3000 |
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Liverpool Compact - Education Business Partnership.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
We work with over 200 Secondary, Special and Primary schools in Liverpool: "To enhance the opportunities of local young people through a quality framework of education business link activities; in order for them to develop the necessary employability skills to prepare for a successful future within a working environment." In short, we bring Education and Business together to work on a range of exciting and innovative projects to give:
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http://www.liverpoolcompact.org.uk |
0151 728 9454 |
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Liverpool Vision.
Liverpool is a city on the up. A city transformed into one of the UK's leading business destinations by an ambitious and far-reaching regeneration programme. A city where £4 billion has been committed to physical regeneration and investor confidence is at an all time high. Liverpool Vision is the economic development company charged with the city’s physical and economic regeneration. It will lead the next phase of the city's transformation
info@liverpoolvision.co.uk |
http://www.businessliverpool.co.uk |
0151 600 2900 |
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The Mersey Partnership
The Liverpool City Region, comprising of Liverpool, Halton, Knowsley, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral, is one of the most exciting and thriving economic regions in the UK. It has the fastest growing economy in the country. The Mersey Partnership plays a pivotal role in shaping the future economic vision, attracting new investment and developing tourism for the City Region and with its members and partners is committed to the creation of a dynamic regional economy.
askme@merseyside.org.uk |
http://www.merseyside.org.uk |
0151 227 2727 |
If you offer a product or
service that can help new business start ups or
existing small business in Liverpool, we would love
to hear from you. (Free
listing)
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